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TES Global

Tes: James Stuart and Witchcraft

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson focuses on King James I and his belief in witchcraft. It includes information and activities about witches, conducting research about James's superstitions and his book Deamonologie, and...
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Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: The Stuarts

For Students 9th - 10th
This provides information on the Stuart dynasty, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1603-1714, beginning with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
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English History's Edward Vi

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the life of King Edward VI, son of Henry VII and Jane Seymour is provided.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Charter Granted to the Cambridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This document presents the text of a charter granted to the citizens of Cambridge in 1201 by King John of England.
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Hudson's Bay Company

Hudson's Bay Company: Calendar List

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting collection of portraits owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The collection begins in 1670 and extends to 1914.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Chaucer: Letter to Pope About Thomas Becket's Death [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a one-page PDF of a letter from William, archbishop of Sens, to the Pope, in relation to the death of Thomas Becket.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of Tax Liberties to London

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the original text of a negotiated system of taxation between the city of London and King Henry I.
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Other

Britannia History: Henry Viii

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
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Britain Express

Britian Express: Anglo Saxon Life Kinship and Lordship

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the Anglo-Saxon's social obligation, the King's powers, the King and religion, Wergilds, and the women's role.
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Other

British Civil Wars, Commonweath, and Protectorate: The Bishops' Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the conflict between England and Scotland that took place between 1639-1640.
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Curated OER

Etc: Campaigns of Monmouth and the Prince of Orange in West England, 1685 1688

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of southwestern England during the reign of King James II leading up to the Glorious Revolution (1688), and the ascension of William of Orange as King of England. During this period, two campaigns to usurp the throne took place in...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Town Charters

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives some brief background information on town charters and excerpts from charters issued by kings in England.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Journals of the Continental Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Journals of the Continental Congress, dated July 4, 1776 in which students can read the exact words which were read to the delegates at the Continental Congress, listing the grievances against the King of England.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: England After the Treaty of Chippenham, Ad 878

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England, Wales, and southern Scotland in AD 878 after the Treaty of Chippenham (also known as the Treaty of Wedmore) between King Alfred of the Anglo-Saxons and the Danish King Guthrum, which ended this period of Viking invasion...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 640

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England in AD 640 in the time of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and of Penda of Mercia, the last pagan Anglo-Saxon king. The map shows the extent of Christian England in Northumbria and the Anglo-Saxons of the southeast, the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: King James' Patent, 1606

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America showing the territory of the King James Patent of 1606. The map is color-coded to show the territory granted the Plymouth Company and the London Company by King James I of England, which divided the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 626

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England and Wales in AD 626 at the beginning of the campaign against West Saxons by the Northumbrian King Eadwine (Edwin). The map is color-coded to show the kingdoms under the influence of North Humberland, the territory of...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England, Ad 878

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England at the time of the Treaty of Wedmore in AD 878. This map shows the Kingdom of Alfred of Wessex, the territory of the Danelaw (lands under Viking expansion over the Anglo-Saxons), and the route of Rolf the Ganger (Rollo,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1649 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England and Wales from the time of the beheading of King Charles I (1649) to 1910. This map shows counties, major cities and towns, rivers, and terrain.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, May 1, 1643

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England and Wales as they were on May 1, 1643, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English Civil...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: England and Wales, November 23, 1644

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England and Wales as they were on November 23, 1644, during the First English Civil War (1642-1646). The map is color-coded to show the districts held by the King and districts controlled by Parliament in the ongoing English...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1485 1603

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England and Wales during the Tudor Dynasty (1485-1603) founded by Henry VII and ending at the death of Elizabeth I. The boundaries of the Welsh Counties are given as settled by the Laws in Wales Act of 1543 during the reign of...